What do you tell the wife . (1 Viewer)

Currahee Chris said:
My wife is really cool with it. I have spent some $$ over the years- picked up the 88 and the landing craft back in 99 and then of course the normany village. She knows I like it.

Right now, I am in a pretty good spot, she gets to stay home and doesn't have to work- me, well, I slave for the man. She has never questioned my "defense budget".

One thing that might work too is to take her to Ebay and show her how much those retired figs are going for these days- a lot of those figures have jumped several hundred percent in sale value in comparison to what they could be purchased for.

Just make sure you trust her not to sell them out from under you when you are at work or mowing the yard :eek:

STANDS ALONE!
CC
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I love that phrase 'Defense budget'! Might try that with ny good lady.

Rob
 
My wife is going shopping with her sisters on the day of the next London show,i'm all alone with my credit card and tables and tables of K&C!;) (get some Mars Bars in Tony!)

Rob
 
If i go overboard there maybe a defecit in the number of my B******s!!!!:D

Rob
 
Rob

Beep Beep Beep 'yes thats it mate unload those mars bars there, thanks' All ordered and ready Rob...........................And OMG I have just found a UK firm who sell Milk Dudds.............iiiiimmmmmm doomed!!!:D

Tony
 
Good stuff my friend,well unless Bedfordshire declares war on London i will be hammering on the hotel door at 7.30 with one hand whilst consuming one of Daves mums pasties in the other!.(if i talk nicely to her and tell her you sent me!)

Mars Bars and Milk dudds,i'll probably put back on all the weight i've lost in one day at the show!

Rob
 
Thanks for all the positive comments- "Defense Budget" is an open license catchism. I grant everyone permission to use freely :D

Looking at this topic from another angle- I have noticed there are three distinct phases we go through with this hobby (though it is probably applicable to any other hobby as well). Here are my thoughts:

Phase 1- "Blitzkreig"; "Search and Destroy"; "Seek and destroy"; "One Shot, One Kill"- call it what you want- this is the phase when we stop at nothing and accumulate at will- we foam at the mouth and go into convulsions at the mere mention of yet another Tiger or Sherman rounding the corner next month. With credit card, cash, or mortgage in hand, we ravenously go on the offensive and spend spend spend to ever satisfy our lead induced euphoria.

Phase 2- " Sgt Morales winner"- usually after 2-3 years we have begun to accumulate enough figs to put on impressive enough displays to shock and awe all of our friends and anyone within earshot of our collection. The accolades of our fellow collectors form as ribbons and medals emblazoned proudly on our stout chests. Not happy there, we march intrepidly on towards the next catalog, looking to add oak leaf clusters upon those medals we have so justly earned. We are now heading into phase 3, which is-

Phase 3- "Budget cuts and force realignments"- usually occurs about 5+ years in the hobby- looking about our vast formations of tanks, troops and artillery pieces, we come to the awful realization that we have accumulated so many pieces that we have barricaded ourselves so deep into our basements that we may have to call in for a GPS locator to assist us in locating the door out of the basement and back into the real world.

Bottom line- it's a hobby- the title of this thread leads me to believe you are in Phase 1 of your collecting career. Relax and step back and remember that the happiness of your marriage is more important than any toy soldier collection (blasphemy!!). The odds are momentously against you completing an entire KC catalog so enjoy your wife and all else will fall in line.

Wahoo!! I got promoted to PFC!!

STANDS ALONE!!
CC
 
Yeah,what if your suffering double phase1.Am i actually in phase 2?!:D
 
I wonder how we would all feel if our better halves started
spending the kind of money we spend on toy soldiers on
barbies etc, I know I would strugle to hold my tongue.
Their must be something about boys and their toys be it this
or cars /boats etc.
It just goes to show they realy are the fairer sex.
 
I actually feel pretty lucky as my wife supports my hobby. When I go to the store to buy she will say are you sure thats all you want you dont get here very often and you will be sorry when you get home if you dont get the ones you want. She has even brought items home for me from her shopping sprees. Not always what I want but since the thought was there I thank her and tell her how sweet she is for thinking of me. I have toy soldier Yard sales to get rid of extra stuff that always accumilates. My friends Bring me sacks of toy soldiers because they know i love them. These usually consist of recasts or clones but I thank them and Then give them away in little sandwich bags to the kids on halloween. The Kids reactions are very positive . Saying things like wow Army guys thank you. Who knows maybe I have Introduced a couple more toy soldier collectors to this great hobby.
Charlie:)
 
Hi Charlie
I would also count myself in the lucky catagory, My wife has
often said the same to me regarding you will regret it if
you dont get it now [not always related to toys of course],but my scottish heritage runs deep so that keeps me firmly in check :) .Its a great hobby though and even though the money [be it $5 0r $100] could always
be put to a much better use or cause than toy soldiers I,m
glad I started collecting again.
Regards Rob
 
woodenwarriors said:
I actually feel pretty lucky as my wife supports my hobby. When I go to the store to buy she will say are you sure thats all you want you dont get here very often and you will be sorry when you get home if you dont get the ones you want. She has even brought items home for me from her shopping sprees. Not always what I want but since the thought was there I thank her and tell her how sweet she is for thinking of me. I have toy soldier Yard sales to get rid of extra stuff that always accumilates. My friends Bring me sacks of toy soldiers because they know i love them. These usually consist of recasts or clones but I thank them and Then give them away in little sandwich bags to the kids on halloween. The Kids reactions are very positive . Saying things like wow Army guys thank you. Who knows maybe I have Introduced a couple more toy soldier collectors to this great hobby.
Charlie:)
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Charlie

Thats a great story about Halloween - I think I will do the same this year.

Your right you can interest a kid or two that way and it is sure a lot healthier for them than candy. I cant believe I just said that - I am getting old :rolleyes:

Ron
 
Capitolron said:
Charlie

Thats a great story about Halloween - I think I will do the same this year.

Your right you can interest a kid or two that way and it is sure a lot healthier for them than candy. I cant believe I just said that - I am getting old :rolleyes:

Ron
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You only have to worry Ron when all the candy is gone before they start ringing the doorbell!;)

Rob
 
Things to say or do about unsupportive spouse.


1 Buy shirt that says, My wife says if I buy any more soldiers she will leave me. Boy, I'll miss her.

2 Tell her/him "I am investing."

3 Secretly investigate in brain washing techniques.

4 Support cloning efforts. Then use clone to take wife to floral show whilst you sneak off to Chicago Show in Schaumburg.

5 Send spouse to sensitivity training so they will better understand your hobby.

6 Send spouse to Toy Soldier Anon.

7 Tie them up, leave in closet until they become more supportive. 2 or 3 days will bring desired response.

8 Send back home to mother for for retraining to" play well with others "

9 Start talking to toy soldiers. Let spouse overhear you plan their abduction.

10 Boy if you are still reading this you must be desperate. Try begging for bigger allowance and promise to clean the garage.
 
How about a number 11

- When she sleeps at night, setup a recorded near her pillow that repeats "Your husband needs more toy soldiers. Toy soldiers are our friends."
 
Currahee Chris said:
How about a number 11

- When she sleeps at night, setup a recorded near her pillow that repeats "Your husband needs more toy soldiers. Toy soldiers are our friends."
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Leave notes around the house how wonderful your wife is ....how wonderful Toy Soldiers are.....word association :D
 
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